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Georgia Surplus Tax Refund (HB 1000)

Georgia’s 2026 one-time surplus refund returns up to $250, $375, or $500 to taxpayers who filed 2024 and 2025 returns, capped at 2024 tax liability. It is paid automatically.

Amount: Up to $250 / $375 / $500 by filing status
Payment timing: HB 1000 was signed March 20, 2026, and refunds began issuing May 4, 2026. Status updates nightly.

Check Georgia surplus refund status on the official site

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Independent guide, not a government website. Researched from the official sources below; last reviewed October 7, 2026. Confirm details with the agency before acting.

Georgia surplus refund calculator

Uses the published formula. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

Enter your figures to see the estimate.

Estimate only. The Department of Revenue determines eligibility and may apply the refund to state debts.

Who qualifies

Filed both a 2024 and a 2025 Georgia individual income tax return on time, including extensions
Had Georgia income tax liability for tax year 2024
Residents, part-year residents, and nonresidents can qualify; the refund cannot exceed the 2024 liability

Amounts

Single or married filing separately	Up to $250
Head of household	Up to $375
Married filing jointly	Up to $500

How to get it

No application is needed. The refund is issued the same way as your return’s refund instructions: direct deposit or paper check. The status tool asks for your SSN or ITIN and the federal AGI from your 2024 Georgia return.

Common questions

Do I need to apply for the Georgia surplus refund?

No. Eligible taxpayers who filed 2024 and 2025 Georgia returns on time receive it automatically.

Why is my Georgia surplus refund less than $250?

The refund cannot exceed your tax year 2024 Georgia income tax liability, and it can be reduced to pay certain debts.

Official sources

Waiting on your regular income tax refund? See the Georgia refund guide.